State Government Backs Bass Coast Coastal Projects
Urgent coastal protection works will commence in Silverleaves and Inverloch following an announcement by Minister for Environment, The Hon Steve Dimopoulos and Jordan Crugnale MP this morning.
In Silverleaves, emergency dune and asset protection work will begin immediately and are set for completion before the Easter high tides. A geotextile bag wall, designed to provide long-term erosion protection, is expected to be installed by the end of August.
In Inverloch, designs aimed at enhancing protection and safe access for the Surf Club are expected to be finalised by the end of September.
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead, welcomed the investment. “This funding is a vital step in protecting our coastline and ensuring the safety of our community. Coastal erosion is a significant issue, and we are pleased to see the Victorian Government taking action. We would encourage the Government to prioritise the important strategic work underway – and release the Cape to Cape Resilience Plan and commit to a plan for Western Port.”
“The current weather events in Queensland and northern New South Wales are a timely reminder of the importance of this work for our communities. We look forward to work starting these urgent works as soon as possible,” Cr Halstead said.
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